Unbuttoned conversations with actors, filmmakers, authors and the creative minds behind the stories you love. From Hallmark and family entertainment to television, streaming, music, films and books.
Hosted by Sarah and Julie, each episode delivers behind-the-scenes insights, character deep dives, and authentic, unscripted conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
If you love Hallmark movies, cast interviews, and the stories behind your favorite show and movies, this is where the conversation continues.
Julie Gonzalo & James Trevena Interview | A Knight to Remember
Julie Gonzalo and James Trevena join Sarah from Suspenders Unbuttoned Media to talk about A Knight to Remember, making a fantastical romance feel real, laughing through filming, and the challenges of playing a knight in armor.We also discuss what they recognize in their characters and what they wish for audiences watching this magical love story.A Knight to Remember premieres Saturday, October 3, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and streams the following day on Hallmark+.Subscribe to Suspenders Unbuttoned Media for more conversations with actors, authors, and the people behind your favorite stories.#AKnightToRemember #JulieGonzalo #JamesTrevena
29 Sept 2026
From When Calls the Heart to Crew Girl: Alysse Leite-Rogers on Directing Romance
What does it take to make a school dance feel like a turning point for nearly everyone in the room?Director Alysse Leite-Rogers joins Sarah and Julie to take us behind her episode of Netflix’s *Crew Girl*, “Anatomy of a Fall Formal.” She shares how she met the cast at a lunch-hour dance party, planned the formal’s many overlapping story beats, and used camera movement, lighting and pace to bring its quieter romantic moments to life.Later, we revisit a Nathan and Elizabeth scene she directed for *When Calls the Heart*, including the wonderfully chaotic story behind its dreamy sunset shot.We also talk about her work on *Private Eyes West Coast* and *1874*.**Note:** This conversation discusses story moments from *Crew Girl* Episode 5.Watch *Crew Girl* on Netflix, and tell us which moment from “Anatomy of a Fall Formal” stayed with you.Subscribe to Suspenders Unbuttoned Media for more conversations with the people who bring your favorite stories to screen.
25 Sept 2026
From Dawson’s Creek Extra to Christmas Movie Creator | Kristi Murdock Interview
Actor, writer and producer Kristi Murdock joins Sarah and Julie to talk about making A Proper Christmas in her hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. She shares how a British pub she worked at in Los Angeles inspired the film’s food and family traditions, why she wanted love stories for multiple generations, and how a personal loss shaped the movie’s honest portrayal of grief and hope.
Kristi also takes us behind the scenes of Christmas Treehouse, her upcoming UPtv movie with Thomas Maden, and explains what creates believable chemistry with a scene partner.
From starting out as an extra on Dawson’s Creek to writing, producing and starring in her own Christmas movie, this is a conversation about taking the leap and making room for more stories.The Christmas Treehouse premieres Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on UPtv.
A Proper Christmas is headed to streaming, with its platforms and release date still to be announced.Subscribe for more unbuttoned conversations with the people behind TV, film and books.
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Who has been a guest on Suspenders Unbuttoned Media
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Kimberley Sustad
Paul Campbell
Erin Cahill
Taylor Cole
Benjamin Ayres
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YouTube views
418,507
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
18 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100
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96
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
85
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